1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 1987 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1987 Ford Fairlane is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (340 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1987 Ford Fairlane. (137 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 266 kg more than 1987 Ford Fairlane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Fairlane. (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ferrari 400 | 1987 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 400 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1976 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 4088 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2950 mm |